GE Vernova · 8 hours ago
Research Engineer
Niskayuna
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expGE Vernova is focused on developing transformational technologies for sustainable energy solutions. As a Research Engineer in Aerodynamics & Thermosciences, you will design and validate energy/thermal management components, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative solutions in thermal management systems.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply your knowledge in energy/thermal management systems to develop innovative solutions to control thermal loads in complex power and electrification systems which could include gas power, power conversion, wind, and nuclear systems
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of GE Vernova product engineers, R&D team members, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of energy/thermal management technology
Utilize your experience in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and/or validate novel energy/thermal management components and systems
Contribute to the development and writing of internal and external proposals
Establish and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry
Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree in Mechanical, Energy, Energy Systems or related discipline, or master's degree in mechanical, Energy, Energy Systems, or related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience
Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer applied to thermal management problems
Experience in thermal/energy management systems and/or component development
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
Due to the nature of the work, this role requires U.S. citizenship
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
Must be 18 years or older
You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered
Preferred
3+ years of work experience in an industrial or laboratory setting with demonstrated capabilities in development and evaluation of thermal management technologies
Experience leading and/or contributing to projects funded by government agencies such as Department of Energy, Department of Defense etc
In-depth knowledge of component and system thermal modeling and/or multiphysics system modeling
Experience developing analytical component and system models using tools such as EES, Matlab, Python, etc
Familiarity with the application of computational fluid mechanics and thermal analysis tools such as Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, CFX, etc
Experience in modeling electric machines to estimate thermal loads, and develop innovative thermal solutions for the same
Experience in developing thermal and/or system test rigs with in-depth knowledge of instrumentation methods, leading and conducting evaluation of component/system tests, data acquisition, and inferencing and reporting of test data
Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification
Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program
Providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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